
Aarne Heikkila
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Our aim was to “follow the money” in the illicit marijuana industry and it led us here … to a sophisticated money laundering operation run jointly but Chinese criminals and the Mexican Cartels. Our thanks to DEALosAngeles and Treasury Department for their help in our report.

Thank you LA Press Club! Congrats to our team Danielle Dellorto Jacob Soboroff Mitch Koss Julia Lee Betsy Korona Grateful for the time, resources and space to report out investigative pieces like #CaptivesofCannabis


Our latest project for NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Films. We went coast to coast to dive deeper into the many challenges Chinatowns are facing and the push to preserve these critical communities. Jamie Nguyen Vicky Nguyen Aarne Heikkila Janelle youtube.com/watch?v=HSsnEr…


CAPTIVES OF CANNABIS: Jacob Soboroff takes an in-depth look into the illegal marijuana industry across the U.S. and its potential ties to international organized crime and human trafficking. Watch our #NightlyFilms report: nbcnews.to/3OLTcWA

Presidential primary season officially kicks off today with the Iowa Republican caucuses. Jacob Soboroff has the latest from Iowa.


.Jacob Soboroff is in South Carolina investigating how the state of the economy is affecting South Carolina voters.


There’s been a major shift in demographics at the border. Here’s what’s behind the change. David Noriega Aarne Heikkila in Jacumba Hot Springs, CA with Adiel Kaplan nbcnews.com/news/asian-ame… via @nbcnews

Maine has become the latest hotspot in Chinese organized crime's dominance in the black market marijuana trade. As federal authorities investigate, Jacob Soboroff visits the area to speak to officials and residents concerned about the rise of illegal grows.



pre-ordering Vicky Nguyen’s memoir immediately and cannot wait to read it. maximum respect to my friend.

When Jacob Soboroff put out a call for voters to let him know what matters to them and how they are viewing the upcoming election, a clear theme emerged: a sense among voters of not being heard. He set out to meet with some and hear firsthand about the issues they are facing.


.Jacob Soboroff revisits Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, where the steel industry once dominated, but has dealt with decades of decline. He visits a youth football team to meet the “team moms” to understand what matters most to them when making a decision about how to vote.

Thank you for coming back to Oakland University for another visit and this young voters story on NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Aarne Heikkila Jacob Soboroff Always appreciate the chance to work with you both and watch you bring a story to life. Lester Holt nbcnews.com/nightly-news/v…